QUOTE(pineapplegrenade @ Mar 20 2018, 10:24 AM)
20 is good enough. Kirin is a test of patient. Play it like chess and take turn, he attack, you dodge and wait for your turn. Don't be greedy with combo. Use Vit decor if you have them for 200hp.
QUOTE(greyshadow @ Mar 20 2018, 11:55 AM)
it's attacks are very predictable after you fought it a few times
bring a lighting & vitality mantles will help a lot
or just make a uragaan armor set + weapon with blocking, can block whatever shit it's throwing at you

agreed with both sifu above.
I use 3 thunder resistance gems then paired with thunderproof and vitality mantle, Kirin can no longer kill me with a single hit.
Also I suggest using might seed, Demondrug, Adamant seed and Armorskin (if I'm not mistaken these effects will last the entire match, unless you cart).
Personally I prefer using hammer against Kirin.
My tactic is charge hammer and release it when there's an opportunity, then immediately roll backwards.
If Kirin falls down, just spam circle x 5 or triangle x 3 on its head.
If Kirin sleeps, bomb him with 2 mega barrel bomb + 1 small barrel bomb.
Be patient and keep your health at 90-100% at all time, Kirin should go down in less than 20 mins.